Moo Pad Krapow

Moo Pad Krapow is a flavorful Thai stir-fry featuring ground pork, fresh basil, and a spicy sauce, making it a high-protein breakfast option. This dish is quick to prepare and packed with bold flavors, perfect for starting your day right.

Ingredients

• Ground pork - 300 grams
• Thai bird's eye chili - 2 (finely chopped)
• Garlic - 3 cloves (minced)
• Shallot - 1 (finely chopped)
• Thai soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Oyster sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh Thai basil leaves - 50 grams
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Cooked jasmine rice - 2 cups (for serving)
• Fried egg - 2 (optional, for serving)

Steps

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and chopped shallot, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the ground pork to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula and cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the chopped bird's eye chili, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until well combined.
5. Remove the skillet from the heat and fold in the fresh Thai basil leaves until just wilted.
6. Serve the Moo Pad Krapow over cooked jasmine rice and top with a fried egg if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh basil and garlic.

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